Garlic Batter Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
2 2/3 c. flour
melted butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water in a large mixing bowl.
Add shortening, sugar, salt, garlic and 2 cups of the flour.
Beat 1 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir down by beating 25 strokes by hand. Spread evenly in a greased loaf pan.
Pat with a floured hand to smooth the top.
Let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Bake 45 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Brush top with melted butter; remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
Makes 1 loaf.